Anger Management

For most of us, employment is essential. It pays the bills. It gives our lives structure. If we’re lucky, it allows us to explore and define who we are. But work has costs, as well – costs that are not outlined in the original job description. Stress. Insufficient pay. Troublesome co-workers, managers or customers. Not … Continue reading "The Secret Anger at Work"

Anger is a secondary emotion. This means that we shield ourselves with anger in order to keep out the real emotions we are feeling (sadness, loneliness, anxiety, etc.). This is true in all areas of our lives but holds a primary yet unhealthy place in our marriages. It is easy to get angry at your … Continue reading "Let Go of the Grudge"

Anger is like fire: it cannot survive without fuel. Like fire, unchecked anger can grow out of control and cause enormous damage and pain. But also like fire, anger can be recognized, controlled and managed in our lives. The fuel that keeps anger burning can come from many sources – from problems at work or … Continue reading "Feeding Our Anger"

Just as a fever is a sign of an underlying illness in our body, anger is a “red flag” that signals a problem in a relationship. Like a fever, anger doesn’t tell us exactly what the problem is, just that there is something that needs urgent attention.That’s not to suggest that anger is always bad … Continue reading "Signs of Anger in Relationships"

Do you control your anger or does your anger control you?Anger is uncontrolled conflict and anger hurting your career, relationship or family? If you’re ready to break the conflict/anger habit, Dr. Fibus can help you achieve life-altering results. You will not only acquire tools to identify and defuse conflict and anger before they get out … Continue reading "Anger Management Defined"

Anger may be our most confusing emotion. It’s confusing, in part, because as children we are given various, and often conflicting, cultural messages about anger. We may be told that it’s bad to show anger even as we’re encouraged to admire the “manliness” of a seething father. We may associate anger with a parent’s violence. … Continue reading "Managing Anger"